How To Stay On Facebook And Protect Your Privacy At The Same Time

Facebook has shown repeatedly that it won’t protect your personal data, but that’s no reason to give up on the site. Jesse Singal explains how you can make your Facebook experience smoother.

Published Jul. 20 2012 4:45AM EDT

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Earlier this month, Reuters reported that police in South Florida arrested a 30-something man who was trying to meet up with a 13-year-old girl. How did they know? The two had had a conversation about sex over Facebook that the social-media giant flagged and passed on to police.

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How To Stay On Facebook And Protect Your Privacy At The Same Time

Facebook has shown repeatedly that it won’t protect your personal data, but that’s no reason to give up on the site. Jesse Singal explains how you can make your Facebook experience smoother.

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Jesse Singal